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Where Do Pointing Gestures Come From?

Neil Petersen — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:43:14 +0000

Pointing is a basic type of human communication. Before they start talking, babies start pointing. A pointing gesture can mean different things, such as “look at that?” or “what is that?” or “I want that!” There’s something fundamental about these uses of pointing. Even apes use pointing for multiple functions such as drawing someone’s attention…

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Why Do People Gossip?

Neil Petersen — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 00:19:19 +0000

Gossip can range from benign to harmful, and it occurs in a variety of settings from the workplace to our personal lives. So what makes this behavior so pervasive? A new study from researchers in Germany has some answers to this question. Let me tell you about all the juicy details you just have to…

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Communication Is Key for Sexual Satisfaction

Neil Petersen — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 23:17:49 +0000

You might not think to look through the scientific literature to spice up your sex life, but it turns out that psychology researchers have some ideas about what makes good sex – and some data to back those ideas up. In a recent meta-analysis, researchers at University of Texas reviewed studies on the link between…

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